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Memorial University – Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs – Catharyn Andersen

Catharyn Andersen, Memorial University’s Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs, discusses her work at the university and the various ways that universities can better support Indigenous students and enhance their learning experience and success.

Catharyn Andersen, Memorial University’s Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs, discusses her work at the university and the various ways that universities can better support Indigenous students and enhance their learning experience and success.

Sheshatshiu Innu School – Vice Principal Kenny Rich

Kenny Rich, the Vice Principal at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of Indigenous programming at the school.

Kenny Rich, the Vice Principal at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of Indigenous programming at the school.

Innu Studies – Sheshatshiu Innu School – Krista Button

Krista Button, a teacher at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of the Innu Studies course.

Krista Button, a teacher at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of the Innu Studies course.

Annapolis Valley First Nation School – Goldy Simon

Goldy Simon discusses the positive impact that the Annapolis Valley First Nation School has had on her son.

Goldy Simon discusses the positive impact that the Annapolis Valley First Nation School has had on her son.

Innu Curriculum – John-Pierre Ashini

John-Pierre Ashini discusses his work with the Sheshatshiu Band Office Education Committee and the necessity of Innu curriculum in schools.

John-Pierre Ashini discusses his work with the Sheshatshiu Band Office Education Committee and the necessity of Innu curriculum in schools.

Sheshatshiu Innu School – Elder Mary Kathleen Nuna

Innu Elder and former teacher Mary Kathleen Nuna discusses her work in education and the importance of Innu language in schools.

Innu Elder and former teacher Mary Kathleen Nuna discusses her work in education and the importance of Innu language in schools.

First Nations Technical Institute

First Nations owned and operated post-secondary education institution.

First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) is a First Nation owned and governed educational institute specializing in applying Indigenous knowledge to both formal and informal learning experiences. Many of our programs and services are delivered at locations across Ontario. For more than 30 years, FNTI has played an essential role in making post-secondary education relevant for Indigenous students and communities. We work closely with our partners to build unique, cutting-edge Indigenous learning experiences and environments.

Nunavut Sivuniksavut

Inuit educational and cultural institution

Nunavut Sivuniksavut (NS) is a silattuqsarvik (Inuktitut for “a place and time to become wise”), dedicated to providing Inuit youth with unique cultural and academic learning experiences that will allow them to develop the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes needed to contribute to the building of Nunavut. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the school gives urban Inuit a place to learn and prepare for other post-secondary or professional opportunities. 

To learn more, visit: https://www.nunavutsivuniksavut.ca/about-us.

Lizz Nootchtai – Land Based Healing

Land based healing models, teaching culture and Anishnawbek knowledge, worldview, ways of being, ceremony. This program is offered on demand, Lizz makes herself available because this is her role and responsibility.

Land based healing models, teaching culture and Anishnawbek knowledge, worldview, ways of being, ceremony. This program is offered on demand, Lizz makes herself available because this is her role and responsibility.

Pimishka !

« Pimishka ! » est un programme d’intervention par la nature et l’aventure qui a permis d’amener des jeunes de la communauté faire une expédition de canot-portage dans le territoire ancestral.

À la suite d’une vague de suicide dans la communauté de Uashat Mak Maliotenam, ce projet a été mis sur pied afin de viser la prévention au suicide ainsi que le décrochage scolaire auprès des jeunes. « Pimishka ! » est un programme d’intervention par la nature et l’aventure qui a permis d’amener des jeunes de la communauté faire une expédition de canot-portage dans le territoire ancestral. Une préparation a été nécessaire à partir du mois de mai jusqu’à août. Le projet a entre autre permis une réapropriation culturelle des savoirs traditionnels et de la langue.

 

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